Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser vs Hydrating Cleanser
15%Match
Only 15% overlap — quite different formulas
Ingredient Breakdown
Only in Cetaphil Gentle (16)
Betaine
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Citric Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5aha
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
C: 0/5I: 1/5surfactant
Coco-Glucoside
C: 0/5I: 0/5surfactant
gluconolactone
glycereth-26
helianthusannuusseedoil
Mandelic Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5aha
Niacinamide
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
pantolactone
peg-120-methyl-glucose-dioleate
Salicylic Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5bha
sodium-citrate
sodium-cocoamphoacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
C: 0/5I: 2/5other
Shared (6)
Aqua (Water)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Disodium EDTA
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Ethylhexylglycerin
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Glycerin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Phenoxyethanol
C: 0/5I: 2/5preservative
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
C: 2/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Only in Hydrating Cleanser (19)
behentrimonium-methosulfate
Carbomer
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Ceramide AP
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
Ceramide EOP
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
Ceramide NP
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
Ceteareth-20
C: 0/5I: 1/5surfactant
Cetearyl Alcohol
C: 2/5I: 0/5emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
C: 2/5I: 0/5emollient
Cholesterol
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
dipotassium-phosphate
hydroxyacetophenone
peg-40-stearate
polysorbate-20
potassium-phosphate
Sodium Hyaluronate
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
C: 0/5I: 0/5surfactant
Stearyl Alcohol
C: 2/5I: 0/5emollient
Water (Aqua)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Xanthan Gum
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
When Used Together
CautionMandelic Acid + Salicylic Acid
[Class rule] Combining AHA and BHA increases exfoliation beyond what most skin can tolerate.
Use on alternate days or choose one.
SynergyNiacinamide + Salicylic Acid
Niacinamide reduces post-BHA redness while salicylic acid unclogs pores — excellent acne-fighting duo.